The Library Refurbishment: Improving Services for You

In response to student feedback, a ~£4m project to refurbish the main Library took place over summer 2021.

The project focused on Floors 1 & 2 of the main Library building, updating them to create a contemporary, comfortable, work-inspiring environment.  The two floors were reconfigured to provide over 10% more study spaces, and completely new spaces were developed to facilitate new approaches to teaching and learning, and support student wellbeing.  On a practical note, the toilet facilities on Floors 1 to 5 were also updated and refurbished, and essential maintenance works were carried out throughout the building. Find out why the refurb project was so important, and what improvements have been made…

By Sam Platts, Ant Brewerton, Heather Green

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Get Familiar: Learning Grid University House

University House: the place at the top of campus that hosts an array of meetings, a surprisingly good latte spot and… a Learning Grid. Not one, but two of them! Being a hive of activity during the day, this is a great spot to multi-task while on campus, seeing people at the same time as slotting in time to get some work done. Oh yes, you read right- you’re allowed to talk in this library space! …By Lillie Almond

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